hyacinthia

/ˌhaɪəsɪnˈθiaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a festival in honor of Apollo, or a flower of the same name.

“The archaeologist discovered evidence of an ancient hyacinthia in the ruins of the temple.”

2. noun

A flowering bulb of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

“The garden was filled with vibrant hyacinthias, their sweet fragrance filling the air.”

Synonyms

  • bloom
  • celebration
  • festival
  • lily

Antonyms

  • decay
  • desert
  • wither